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5 hrs, 30 questions: Actress Nora Fatehi grilled in conman case

5 hrs, 30 questions: Actress Nora Fatehi grilled in conman case

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Bollywood actor Nora Fatehi was on Thursday questioned for nearly five hours by Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing for investigation in connection with an extortion case linked to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar, officials said.

'When he is hitting someone, you can see it in his eyes'

'When he is hitting someone, you can see it in his eyes'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

'It's this swag and body language that convinces you that he can pound 10 men to dust with his bare fists.'

Review: Zubaan is a boring little film

Review: Zubaan is a boring little film

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Zubaan emerges, sadly, like one of those ads where you can half-hum the song but you forget what it was for, feels Raja Sen.

'Yogi baba won't allow criminals to survive'

'Yogi baba won't allow criminals to survive'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

The murder of Atiq and his brother and the police encounter with his son have raised many questions about the propriety of how crime is tackled by the Yogi government. But Yogi knows he has the support of the people who are fed up with crime holding the state to ransom for decades, asserts Ramesh Menon.

At India Gate, visitors miss iconic 'Amar Jawan Jyoti'

At India Gate, visitors miss iconic 'Amar Jawan Jyoti'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

The revamped stretch of the rechristened Kartavya Path -- from the Raisina Hill complex to the India Gate -- and the verdant lawns surrounding them were thrown open to the public on Friday after two years.

20 brands crowd the ring-side of Mary Kom film

20 brands crowd the ring-side of Mary Kom film

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Brand associations have helped Priyanka Chopra-starrer gain traction in traditional and digital media.

'We wanted to capture Major Sandeep's spirit'

'We wanted to capture Major Sandeep's spirit'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

'People only knew about the hundreds of people he had saved and his Ashoka Chakra.' 'I came to know about this beautiful life that he had lived, that was so much more than the way he died.' 'I was interested in that being.'

'Movie goers are tired of SRK, Salman Khan, Akshay'

'Movie goers are tired of SRK, Salman Khan, Akshay'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

'South movies have the perfect script, the perfect action and the perfect romance.' 'That's why these films are running in theatres.'

'It is a very tough time to be a film-maker in this country'

'It is a very tough time to be a film-maker in this country'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

'What is happening is worse than Talibanisation.' 'There is no way a film-maker can fight these fringe groups, these extra-constitutional authorities.'

PIX: Chitrangda, Hrithik, Priyanka at Jagran Film Festival

PIX: Chitrangda, Hrithik, Priyanka at Jagran Film Festival

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Check out the star arrivals.

The Elephant Who's A TV & SM Star

The Elephant Who's A TV & SM Star

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

As media phenomenon, Arikomban is in a different league. Efforts to capture the elephant were telecast live. Local three-wheeler drivers started a fans association for the pachyderm. A film has now been announced based on Arikomban's life.

How much is Vijay paid for Masterchef?

How much is Vijay paid for Masterchef?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Money, apparently, is Vijay's only criteria for hosting MasterChef.

Anushka, Virat Get Romantic In London

Anushka, Virat Get Romantic In London

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Just where do Bollywood's glam stars holiday?

Why India's Internet Growth Has Stalled

Why India's Internet Growth Has Stalled

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

In the quarter ending June 2022, the growth of Internet subscribers was less than one per cent of all of 2021.

Sexism in film industry: Rima Kallingal says #TimesUp

Sexism in film industry: Rima Kallingal says #TimesUp

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

'How long do you dumb down, how long do you stay silent,' the actor asks at TEDx.

'I don't have the 'giving up' attitude'

'I don't have the 'giving up' attitude'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

'I am honest, hardworking, spiritual, a bit of a hypochondriac, and fun!'

Anil Ambani, Spielberg join hands to form Amblin Partners

Anil Ambani, Spielberg join hands to form Amblin Partners

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Participant Media led by Jeff Skoll and Entertainment One, a leading US-based media company, are also part of the joint venture.

PIX: Sir Ian McKellen, Sonam Kapoor inaugurate 7th Kashish Film Festival

PIX: Sir Ian McKellen, Sonam Kapoor inaugurate 7th Kashish Film Festival

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Check out the pictures of Sir Ian McKellen, Sonam Kapoor and others at the opening of the 7th Kashish Film Festival .

Why All The Fuss Over The Kashmir Files?

Why All The Fuss Over The Kashmir Files?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

But why is everyone getting so het up over what, after all, is a mere film? If you don't like it, don't watch it. Why create a public spectacle over it? asks Virendra Kapoor.

Tabu: The film industry is a trap

Tabu: The film industry is a trap

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

'Acting is a very crazy profession to be in. Mentally and emotionally we have to go into a particular zone and come out of it and keep on doing it. I am sure acting takes a toll on everyone and maybe that's why logon ko actors pagal lagte hai.' In the second part of a fun conversation, Tabu shares some beautiful nuggets with Rediff.com's Savera R Someshwar and Sonil Dedhia.

'Rajubhai always helped the poor'

'Rajubhai always helped the poor'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

'The moment he got to know that any comedian was struggling or had not paid rent for months, he would immediately help because he himself had struggled.'

More Stars Than In Heaven At This Party!

More Stars Than In Heaven At This Party!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Gosh! the number of Bollywood folk who attended Producer Jayantilal Gada's birthday party, which also celebrated his back-to-back releases, Gangubai Kathiawadi, RRR, Attack Part I.

Who wants to watch Indoo Ki Jawani?!

Who wants to watch Indoo Ki Jawani?!

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Look, who turned up to watch the Kiara Advani starrer?

Bigg Boss 14: Just who is Jasmin Bhasin?

Bigg Boss 14: Just who is Jasmin Bhasin?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Is she a drama queen in real life too? Namrata Thakker takes a closer look at her her through her Instagram feed.

Canadian mission in Chandigarh

Canadian mission in Chandigarh

Rediff.com1 Sep 2003

'I got rejected because I came from TV'

'I got rejected because I came from TV'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

'I was supposed to fly out for a film, and just a few days before, they figured out that I was on TV for seven-eight years.' 'So they said it was not going to work out.' 'That was heartbreaking.'

Shops in Mumbai can now remain open till 10 pm all days

Shops in Mumbai can now remain open till 10 pm all days

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

The civic body also allowed all the indoor and outdoor games and sports clubs to operate except for swimming and other games where physical contact may take place. They can operate on all seven days as per regular timings, the order said.

The Best Films of Saeed Jaffrey

The Best Films of Saeed Jaffrey

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Saeed Jaffrey lives on through his versatile body of work.

Which Kannada film do YOU want to watch this weekend?

Which Kannada film do YOU want to watch this weekend?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Check out the movie releases, and make your pick!

What makes Golden Globes different from Indian awards

What makes Golden Globes different from Indian awards

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

''Chadwick Boseman didn't get sympathy votes because he is dead.' 'He would have won even if he were alive.' 'What a contrast to our nation where you are instantly anointed to greatness if you are dead and your abysmally mediocre posthumous film gets designated as a classic,' sighs Subhash K Jha.

How Kangana Celebrated Her Birthday

How Kangana Celebrated Her Birthday

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Sanjay Dutt hits the gym... Keerthy attends a wedding... Shabana is in Los Angeles...

The Indian film that received a standing ovation in Venice

The Indian film that received a standing ovation in Venice

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

'The nicest thing is that it is not my film.' 'People bring their own stories and life histories to the film.'

Anil Dharker passes into the ages

Anil Dharker passes into the ages

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'Goodbye dearest Anil. An elegant mind, a stylish writer, and a loyal friend. You will be missed by all those whose lives you touched. RIP.'

'He is like a lion when he enters the sets'

'He is like a lion when he enters the sets'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

'I asked him once, 'You are such a big superstar, why are you always on time? I don't see the other stars being on time.' 'He said, 'If you learn how to respect time, time will respect you. Time will never wait for you and you will regret it'.'

'They thought I was stark raving mad'

'They thought I was stark raving mad'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

'I was about 27 at that point in time, and I knew that if I didn't take this leap then, I wouldn't take the leap ever.'

Delhi HC to hear Bollywood producers' plea to restrain TV channels on Monday

Delhi HC to hear Bollywood producers' plea to restrain TV channels on Monday

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

The Delhi high court will hear on Monday a plea by leading Bollywood producers seeking to restrain Republic TV and Times Now from making or publishing allegedly "irresponsible, derogatory and defamatory remarks" against the film industry and conducting media trials against its members on various issues. The lawsuit by four Bollywood industry associations and 34 leading producers, which was filed on October 12, will come up for hearing before Justice Rajiv Shakdher.

Happy New Year: The WIDEST release for a Bollywood film

Happy New Year: The WIDEST release for a Bollywood film

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Guess how many screens Happy New Year will be shown in!

Who looked BEST at Cannes? Aishwarya, Deepika, Hina...

Who looked BEST at Cannes? Aishwarya, Deepika, Hina...

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Namrata Thakker revisits the top Cannes looks. Do vote and tell us if you liked them or not!